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Woodsy · 08-16-2016, 09:56 AM

Camper...

You have to look at cost and the actual value of your boat.... A new motor is not going to increase the value. Its a 21 year old boat. are you keeping the boat forever? Are you throwing good money after bad?

To your question.... I would hunt around for a replacement motor, not a rebuild. Its usually cheaper. A rebuild will run close to 4K. Not counting the labor to take it out and put it back.

That being said... you are opening Pandora's box when it comes to your boat. Once they pull the motor other things will need replacement. Hoses, engine coupler, steering actuator etc... How is the transom? The floor? the stringers? They all need to be inspected before you pull the trigger on a new motor.

All things you have to look at.

08-16-2016, 09:56 AM	#2
Woodsy Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Weirs Beach Posts: 1,949 Thanks: 80 Thanked 969 Times in 432 Posts	Camper... You have to look at cost and the actual value of your boat.... A new motor is not going to increase the value. Its a 21 year old boat. are you keeping the boat forever? Are you throwing good money after bad? To your question.... I would hunt around for a replacement motor, not a rebuild. Its usually cheaper. A rebuild will run close to 4K. Not counting the labor to take it out and put it back. That being said... you are opening Pandora's box when it comes to your boat. Once they pull the motor other things will need replacement. Hoses, engine coupler, steering actuator etc... How is the transom? The floor? the stringers? They all need to be inspected before you pull the trigger on a new motor. All things you have to look at. __________________ The only way to eliminate ignorant behavior is through education. You can't fix stupid.